The Meet Boston Parade of Sail will highlight the day’s activities as vessels parade in flotillas from Broad Sound into the main harbor channel, turning around near Charlestown and heading to their assigned berthing locations. Public viewing of the parade will be spectacular from Castle Island, the Seaport District, the Downtown Boston Waterfront, East Boston, the North End, and Charlestown.

See where the fleets are and track them on their way to Boston!

Invited Ships

Please enjoy a day trip to Boston - Charlestown to be exact - for a fantastic maritime experience! Roundtrip transportation and a personal guide who will support you throughout the day.

Enjoy watching the ships from around the world sail along the water, with your lunch included at Dovetail Restaurant in Charlestown. Relax and enjoy the day amidst the crowds. The Charlestown Navy Yard will be quite the vantage point so you can see more of the parade and enjoy the Boston waterfront!

Your tour manager will be with you throughout the day and will return on the bus with you. While in Charlestown, your tour manager will assist with viewing location recommendations, support with lunch, and support with key meeting points.

Please prepare for the weather by bringing sunscreen, rain jackets and/or umbrellas. There will be a lot of walking involved, so comfortable, flat shoes are recommended. Please see the list of Prohibited Items to ensure you are allowed access with your belongings. There will not be a storage area for prohibited items.

Additionally to prepare for the busy day with lots of walking/standing, we suggest bringing your own folding camping chair, ID, water bottle (NOT glass), and snacks to ensure your day is enjoyable and relaxing. Guests are welcome to leave belongings on the coach bus as it will be secure. There is no baggage storage once off of the coach. The driver will be dropping us off and returning at the end of the day.

Please note that backpacks and large bags are not allowed into secured areas.

Additional Notes & Considerations:

PLEASE SEE ITINERARY BELOW FOR ALL TIMES.

This excursion is all inclusive and can support mobilities of all levels. Please let us know if you have specific mobility concerns so we can make arrangements. Email tours@wolfetours.com ahead of time to let us know so we can best prepare. It's important to be aware of that there will be uneven pavement. There is room for chair storage under the motorcoach.

You will be dropped off as close as possible to the waterfront in your private, deluxe motorcoach.

This is a nice and easy-going day where you don't have to worry about driving, parking or where to find lunch! You might choose to explore Charlestown or just sit and watch the ships go by!

Tell a friend!

The more guests we bring to enjoy the Parade of Sail, the less expensive for all!

20-24 Guests = $235 per person

25+ Guests = $195 per person

If you are interested in optional trip insurance, you can register directly in advance. This is a company that we have worked with for years. Inputting the agency code below will connect your insurance policy with Wolfe Adventures & Tours so we can assist if needed.

 https://partner.roamright.com/?agencycode=wolfeadventurestours&AgentID=TWolfe 

Agency Code: WolfeAdventuresTours

61+ Days Prior to Departure: 100% Refundable

60-46 Days Prior to Departure: 50% Refundable

45 Days or Less Prior to Departure - No Refund possible due to all funds paid.

This also helps keep the price the same for your friends still on the trip.

At any point, If you are able to find a replacement traveler after the cancellation policy takes effect, receive 100% back after your friend that was not signed up, signs up and pays.

While travel insurance is not mandatory, it is highly recommended. If you need to file, we will help with the filing process. If you don't get it from us, please secure it from someone you trust.

Without insurance, the above is the cancellation fee schedule.

Please see the link on this page to sign up directly for your travel insurance!

A waitlist will be created once the maximum number is reached. Once you clear the waitlist, you are a go! 

If I see a waitlist is on the tour (all the available spots are full), should you sign up for the waitlist even if you're not sure about going yet if the trip is full? 

Yes! This helps us know who is interested and we can connect.

Am I charged the deposit to be on the waitlist? 

No

When does the deposit get charged?

Once you confirm you wish to still go after we connect with you about a space opening up. You have to give the go ahead.

You can clear the waitlist in a few ways:

1. Someone else cancels and you take their spot.

2. Enough people join the waitlist to warrant a larger coach or a second coach.

3. There's probably another great reason, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it!

See where the fleets are and track them on their way to Boston!

7:15AM Meet at the Newburyport Park and Ride at 150 Storey Ave, Newburyport

7:30AM Depart for adventure and drive into Boston

8:30AM Arrive to Charlestown area.

We will have a Wolfe Team member on the ground to scope out possible areas you may want to explore, sit, restroom locations, what to expect.

While there are not designated seats assigned, this gives everyone the flexibility to see where you want to go.

We will have a "home base" for everyone with someone in this location at all times, except for lunch time where we are all dining at Dovetail with a reservation.

9:00AM Parade of Sail starts in Broad Sound area

10:00AM Ships expected into the inner harbor (Charlestown Piers 4 & 6 are some of the best viewing areas)

Invited Ships

Ship Route with Charlestown Turnaround Highlighted

Please prepare for the weather by bringing sunscreen, rain jackets and/or umbrellas. There will be a lot of walking involved, so comfortable, flat shoes are recommended. Please see the list of Prohibited Items to ensure you are allowed access with your belongings. There will not be a storage area for prohibited items. Please note that backpacks and large bags are not allowed into secured areas.

Feel free to explore as you wish throughout the day. We will see where is a good spot for a rally point and share that with everyone day of.

12:00PM Meet at your lunch spot - Dovetail, One 6th St, Charlestown, MA 02129

You will choose your included lunch on site at the restaurant.

1st Course: Salad Course

● LA SUPER FRENCHY | local mixed lettuces, badger flame beets & goat cheese, toasted hazelnuts, sherry-tarragon vinaigrette (individual salad for each guest)

● AVOCADO TOAST | iggy's sourdough, beets, frisee, pickled onion, radish, everything seasoning (table share)

2nd Course: Entree Course (each guest chooses one entree)

● MAPLE BOURBON FRENCH TOAST BREAD PUDDING | orange, whipped cream,

pecans

● THE EAST VILLAGE | iggy’s seeded bagel, smoked salmon, chive cream cheese, tomato, red onion, capers

● HUEVOS RANCHEROS | two fried eggs, crispy corn tortilla, spicy black beans, ranchero salsa, cotija cheese, avocado, lime crema, fried plantains

● SLOW-ROASTED TURKEY SANDWICH | DT turkey breast, tomato, romaine, red onion, BF bacon, avo mayo, iggy's country white, served with mixed greens

Lemonade and iced tea are included with your lunch.

Anyone wanting alcoholic drinks may certainly purchase on own directly with the Dovetail staff.

Please feel free to leave lunch when you are finished. You do not need to wait for everyone to finish.

Afternoon: While we will have a "master point", the afternoon is on own for where you wish to go for viewing. We will help with assisting in viewing areas.

3:30PM Meet back at designated point - Determined by Jim, your Tour Manager

3:45PM Depart Boston area for Newburyport after a great day of seeing all the vessels come into Boston Harbor!

4:45PM Approximate arrival back to Newburyport park and ride.